SYLLABUS POLI /IRST 4001 Politics and Peace: Northern Ireland Fall 2020 Thursdays 4:00-6:30 pm Instructor: Professor Bridget Brownlow, B.A., M.A., Con.Res.Cert. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/92737058425?pwd=QWwxTC91SGhiV1FLUVlxZStEcWdVdz09 Meeting ID: 927 3705 8425 Passcode: 972976 Course Description: This course will examine a wide range of political, social and economic issues related to the conflict in Northern Ireland / North of Ireland. Students will be asked to draw upon a selection of primary and secondary sources directly related to the war in Northern Ireland in order to achieve a more comprehensive understanding of what is euphemistically known as “The Troubles”. We will examine the role, responsibility and culpability of the British state and its involvement in the conflict both past and present. We will also evaluate the ideological foundations of movements pertaining to the Protestant / Unionist / Loyalist (PUL) and Catholic /Nationalist / Republican (CNR) communities respectively. Issues such as the emergence of the civil rights movement, the rise of paramilitary groups and the role of political prisoners and ex-combatants will also be examined. Students will assess the impact of the peace process with a focus on contributions made to peace in the North of Ireland by a variety of groups, individuals, communities, politicians and world leaders. This will include an examination of the intent and impact associated with a sixteen year long collaboration between Saint Mary’s University and Peaceful Schools International throughout Northern Ireland. Grading System: final letter grades assigned as per grading scheme found in the Saint Mary’s University Academic Calendar 2020-2021 There will be weekly media watch assignments, five précis, as well as a final paper and final presentation. Due dates and values for all assignments are listed below: Précis = 10% x 5 Final presentation = 10% Final paper = 20% Participation (Weekly Media Watch) = 20% COURSE OBJECTIVES 1. To provide students with a meaningful and comprehensive understanding of the conflict in Northern Ireland / North of Ireland with an emphasis on the incidents and issues which have occurred during the past 50 years. 2. To encourage the development of academic reading, researching and writing as it pertains to the study of political issues in Northern Ireland /North of Ireland. METHODOLOGY This course will focus on incorporating the use of relevant readings, documentaries, media watches, in-class discussion, external presenters and lectures. It is important that students attend and participate in class discussions both respectfully and consistently. It is expected each student will research a relevant media article in advance of each class and be prepared to briefly discuss their article with the class. FINAL PAPERS Papers should adhere to standard academic guidelines including guidelines for the use of footnotes and / or endnotes as well as a bibliography. Papers should be 8-10 pages in length excluding bibliography and footnotes /endnotes. RECOMMENDED READINGS There is a selection of readings provided at the end of this syllabus. Students will write a précis based on an article chosen on an article related to their specific area of interest and / or one of the selected readings. http://www.unb.ca/fredericton/studentservices/_resources/pdfs/wss/precis.pdf FINAL PRESENTATIONS Students will be asked to deliver a five minute presentation to the class based upon the topic chosen and approved for their final paper. As such, it is expected that students will use power point, visual aids and/ or virtual handouts to enhance the level of understanding about said topic among members of the class. OFFICE HOURS AND CONTACT Virtual meetings can be scheduled by contacting the instructor via email at [email protected] and / or 902-220-0323 Weekly Schedule / Outline Thursday September 10, 2020 Introduction, review of syllabus, discussion of class expectations, assignments. Thursday September 17, 2020 In-class discussion, Media Watch Lecture - Northern Ireland / North of Ireland – A Brief Historical Overview Documentary - Vice News Thursday September 24, 2020 In-class discussion, Media Watch Documentary BBC “Secret History of the Troubles” – Part One Thursday October 1, 2020 In-class discussion, Media Watch Documentary BBC “Secret History of the Troubles” – Part Two Précis # 1 – due Thursday October 8, 2020 In-class discussion, Media Watch BBC Documentary, “Secret History of the Troubles” – Part Three Thursday October 15, 2020 In-class discussion, Media Watch BBC Documentary, “14 Days” Thursday October 22, 2020 In-class discussion, Media Watch Lecture - Legacy Issues / State Collusion Independent Documentary “No Stone Unturned” Thursday October 29, 2020 In-class discussion, Media Watch BBC Documentary, “Children in the Crossfire” Précis # 2 – due **Students should discuss final paper / presentation topics / scheduling with the instructor by no later than this date Thursday November 5, 2020 In-class discussion, Media Watch Lecture - Peace Education in Northern Ireland / North of Ireland Précis # 3 – due Thursday November 12, 2020 NO CLASS - FALL BREAK Thursday November 19, 2020 In-class discussion, Media Watch Republican and Loyalist Guest Speakers from Belfast, N. Ireland - Details to follow Précis # 4– due Thursday November 26, 2020 Class Presentations Thursday December 3, 2020 Class Presentations Précis # 5 – due Thursday December 10, 2020 NO CLASS Monday December 14, 2020 FINAL PAPER DUE RECOMMENDED READINGS 1. Lundy, Derek. "Prologue." In The Bloody Red Hand, A Journey through Truth, Myth and Terror in Northern Ireland, 1-28. 1st ed. Vol. 1. Toronto: Random House, 2006 2. Weir, Bonnie. https://www.nybooks.com/daily/2019/04/11/brexit-and-a-border- town-troubles-ahead-in-northern-ireland/ 3. Hegarty, Neil. "A Divided Nation." In The Story of Ireland, A History of the Irish People, 150-172. 1st ed. Vol. 1. New York: St. Martin's Press, 2011. 4. Jarman, Neil, and John Bell. "Routine Divisions: Segregation and Daily Life in Northern Ireland." Everyday Life after the Irish Conflict - The Impact of Devolution and Cross-border Cooperation. Ed. Cillian McGrattan. 1st ed. Vol. 1. New York: Manchester UP, 2012. 39-53. Print. 5. Rolston, Bill. "Bloody Sunday." Unfinished Business, State Killings and the Quest for Truth. 1st ed. Vol. 1. Dublin: Colour, 2000. 1-22. Print. 6. Simpson, Kirk. "Victims of Political Violence, A Habermasian Model of Truth Recovery."Truth Recovery in Northern Ireland. 1st ed. Vol. 1. New York: Manchester UP, 2009. 77-99. Print. 7. http://cain.ulst.ac.uk/issues/victims/ardoyne/ardoyne02b.htm 8. Dudley-Edwards, Ruth. "Victims." Aftermath, The Omagh Bombing and the Families’ Pursuit of Justice. 1st ed. Vol. 1. London: Harvill Seker, 2009. 1-20. Print. 9. Rolston, Bill. "Pat Finucane." Unfinished Business, State Killings and the Quest for Truth. 1st ed. Vol. 1. Dublin: Colour, 2000. 175-188. Print. 10. https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_dat a/file/246867/0802.pdf 11. https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/prime-minister-david-cameron- statement-on-patrick-finucane 12. Root, Neil, and Ian Hitchings. "The Build Up." Who Killed Rosemary Nelson? 1st ed. Vol. 1. London: John Blake, 2011. 39-70. Print. 13. https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_dat a/file/247461/0947.pdf 14. https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2003/dec/01/northernireland.faithschools 15. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/holy-cross-dispute- payouts-for-catholic-schoolgirls-who-faced-terrifying-loyalist-protests-in-belfast- 35011283.html 16. http://www.community-relations.org.uk/wp- content/uploads/2014/04/Transgenerational-Trauma-dealing-with-the-past- in-NI.pdf Chapters (5-10) 17. Hughes, Joanne, and Caitlin Donnelly. "Promoting Good Relations: The Role of Schools in Northern Ireland." Everyday Life after the Irish Conflict - The Impact of Devolution and Cross-border Cooperation. Ed. Cillian McGrattan. 1st ed. Vol. 1. New York: Manchester UP, 2012. 54-67. Print. 18. Taylor, Peter. "Gathering Storm." In Loyalists, War and Peace in Northern Ireland, 29-39. 1st ed. Vol. 1. Great Britain: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc., 1999. (Required) 19. Gallaher, Carolyn. "Staying Put." After the Peace, Loyalist Paramilitaries in Post-Accord Northern Ireland. 1st ed. Vol. 1. London: Cornell UP, 2007. 1-27. Print. 20. Smithey, Lee. "Protestant Unionists and Loyalists." Unionists, Loyalists and Conflict Transformation in Northern Ireland. 1st ed. Vol. 1. New York: Oxford UP, 2011. 53-77. Print. 21. Taylor, Peter. "Origins." Provos. 1st ed. Vol. 1. London: Bloomsbury Plc., 1997. 6-20. Print. 22. Moloney, Ed. "Roots." A Secret History of the IRA. 2nd ed. Vol. 1. London: Penguin, 2007. 37-73. Print. 23. Moloney, Ed. "The Last Kalashnikov." A Secret History of the IRA. 2nd ed. Vol. 1. London: Penguin, 2007. 536-586. Print. 24. McDonald, Henry, and Jack Holland. "Fault Lines." I.N.L.A. Deadly Divisions. 3rd ed. Vol. 1. Dublin: Poolbeg, 2010. 1-35. Print. .